Before we can speak God's message, we must learn to listen. The opened ear comes before the opened mouth.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

but a good writer knows when to shut up and listen.

Lord, deliver me from the urge to open my mouth when I should shut it. Give me the wisdom to keep silent where silence is wise. Remind me that not everything needs to be said, and that there are very few things that need to be said by me.

Never miss a chance to shut up.

Part of being a good parent was knowing when to say something and what to say, Elizabeth thought. The hardest part of parenting was knowing when to say nothing and listen.

Knowledge is power only as long as you keep your mouth shut.

It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt

Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, refrains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.

When in doubt, say nothing and move on.